Quote by H. L. Mencken
Government is actually the worst failure of civilized man. There has never been a really good one, and even those that are most tolerable are arbitrary, cruel, grasping and unintelligent.
Summary
This quote suggests that governments, regardless of their form, are fundamentally flawed and ineffective. It argues that no government has ever truly succeeded in being just, fair, and intelligent. Even the most tolerable governments are portrayed as arbitrary, cruel, and grasping. The quote implies a negative view of the role and performance of government in society, suggesting that it is a failure and an obstacle to a truly civilized society.
Topics
Government
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